Headed to Pitchfork? Find out Who You Need to See

These four rising indie bands are about to hit it big in the Windy City. Give them a listen here first!

Chicago is one lucky city. Not only does it get to host Lollapalooza in a few short weeks, but indie favorite Pitchfork Music Festival kicks off tonight.

Think about it this way: If Lolla is the super outgoing big brother who listens to everything from The Killers to Kendrick Lamar, then Pitchfork is a little younger, a little smaller, and a whole lot more punk. One has an unofficial dress code of rompers and booties; the other, cutoffs and Chucks.

If you're lucky enough to be attending this weekend, we've rounded up four acts you may not know but definitely can't miss. And if you're not going, you can still experience the best bands below with our mix—no flight to the Midwest required.

Waxahatchee: This super catchy moniker is the stage name for a sweet 24-year-old who sounds a whole lot like Joni Mitchell (or, if you're not up on your '70s references, Jenny Lewis). She writes, strums, and sings everything herself—though after giving her album a spin, you'll be singing along too.

Parquet Courts: If you want to jump up and down to some old-fashioned rock 'n' roll, these Texas-bred, Brooklyn-based boys are worth seeking out. Earlier this year, Rolling Stone named them a band to watch (and those guys know what they're talking about). Still not convinced? The lead singer's last name is Savage, and what could be more punk than that?

White Lung We're never going to dislike a rock band with a lady lead singer, but there are a lot more things to love about this female-fronted punk band. Remember that Bikini Kill history lesson? Mish Way is like a young Kathleen Hanna, super rad wardrobe and all.

Woods: Every self-respecting music festival needs a lineup touting at least one dream-pop indie act that'd fit right in at Woodstock. Woods is that band at Pitchfork, and their latest jam, "Be All Be Easy," sounds like something straight out of the '60s. Which is appropriate, since most of the crowd will be wearing flower crowns.